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Parliament House (New), Canberra - Australia

Parliament House (New), Canberra - Australia

As an Australian kid we all were stuck going on school excursion to Parliament House. As a kid I went to the old house then visited the new house after I had left school.
The new house is really very pretty and is a great place to visit. Your able to watch parliament when it sits from the gallery. If you think it is a good idea to yell abuse at or country’s finest I would advise against it as the house is top heavy with security and Australian federal police. Still it’s good to have a look at these self serving dopes.
The house has so many exhibits it reall will take a fair amount of time to see it all. I loved the paintings of all the former prime ministers. Just a personal preference I guess. A great exhibit is the gifts to the country by dignitaries from other nations. 
There is a gift store that you exit the house by but give it a miss I’d say.
Parking is free onsite and you will find a parking spot easily. I’m not sure about height restrictions or vehicles that may or not be allowed in but if you in a car your okay but a camper I would call them or check the website.
Enjoy your visit!
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Location: Parliament Dr, Canberra ACT 2600, Australia

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